The Upshot

David Icke: a goalkeeper gone gaga


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In his 80s heyday, David Icke was the friendly face of Match of the Day and Grandstand.


Then one day, everything changed.


The retired goalkeeper stood up on national television, and declared himself “the son of the Godhead”.


And that was just the start.


From three way relationships to dumping his wife for being a shape-shifting lizard, this is the story of a goalkeeper gone gaga…


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Turquoise tracksuit: https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/MaT0gf06Nbj1kc18ODY5/david-icke-wife-linda-daughter-kerry---1500w-184609a.jpg


Wogan interview: https://youtu.be/NapHiWsoFXI?si=c5CtPjh50htHVhzr&t=330

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